The nameDjamila

Djamila is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful". It has been given in France for several decades.

Meaning

Djamila comes from the Arabic jamila, "beautiful".

Origin

Arabic. It is also spelled Jamila.

History

The name has been given in France for several decades, with a peak in the early 1960s.

Popularity of the name Djamila

Djamila in France

1047thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1962peak year (295 births)
7,025babies named Djamila in France since 1900
0148295 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Djamila was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 2,445 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Djamila. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Djamila in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 45 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Djamila mean?

Djamila comes from the Arabic jamila, "beautiful".

What is the origin of the name Djamila?

Arabic. It is also spelled Jamila.

Is Djamila a girl's or a boy's name?

Djamila is a girl's name.